The Associate Board has been established by CLA’s Board to provide supplemental support to the organization’s foundational giving and serve as an auxiliary funnel for future representatives among the CLA Board of Directors.
2026 Associate Board
(as of 2/27/2026)
Ricardo Bahena
Senior Account Manager
Northern Trust
Avery Bass
Marketing and Brand Experience Manager
Flyover
Tyler Biggs
Broker
Bespoke CRE
Jade Capua
Associate Director of Marketing
The Joffrey Ballet
Lauren Colella
Associate
BMO
Martin Diaz
Vice President
MSC Facilities
Harry Durden
Partner
Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.
Yasamin Enshaeian
Senior Development Manager
DL3 Realty
Patrick Hendricks
VP, Civic Development & Engagement
World Business Chicago
Paul Jacobs
Software Engineer
PwC
Lydia Jordan-Parnell
Marketing Manager
Perform Properties/Willis Tower
Michael Kmak
Vice President, Design Leader
CannonDesign
Mark Kubaczyk
Director
HR&A Advisors, Inc.
Anthony LaMantia
Chicago Marketplace Marketing Manager
Deloitte
Donald Lyons
Associate Director
Mindworks
Josie Matyszewski
Project Engineer
Gilbane Building Co.
Maggie McNamara
Director of Marketing, Brand Management
National Louis University
Alec Singer
Senior Manager, Research and Evaluation
Metropolitan Planning Council
Rebecca Snedeker-Meier
Development Operations & Events Manager
The Auditorium
Ben Teeter
Publicist
Heron Agency
About Chicago Loop Alliance
Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) leads the community by creating and supporting inclusive programs that attract people and investment to the Loop.
The organization was founded in 2005 following a merger between the Central Michigan Avenue Association and the Greater State Street Council, which was created in 1929 and consisted of local merchants eager to promote economic prosperity for their businesses during the Great Depression. The Chicago Loop is defined as the Chicago River on the north and west, Ida B. Wells drive on the south, and Lake Michigan on the east. Currently, CLA represents over 300 organizations located within the Loop, downtown Chicago, and beyond.
About the Associate Board
CLA initiated an associate board in 2025, as an inaugural effort in advancing the organization’s strategic objective of engaging the next generation of leaders by Ensuring Everyone’s Neighborhood.
The Associate Board is made up of 20 individuals from organizations within or with a vested interest in the work of Chicago Loop Alliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the member requirements?
- Attend the scheduled board meetings bi-monthly on predetermined dates
- An annual $1,000 give/get to Chicago Loop Alliance Foundation
- Contribute to the board’s annual fundraising goal of $15,000 annually through one annual event
- Keep your membership dues and company information current
How can I be considered for the Associate Board?
We recruit for the Associate Board once a year each fall.
How can I learn more about the Associate Board?
Interested candidates are invited to attend an Interest Mixer. This is an informal opportunity to meet Chicago Loop Alliance staff, board, committee members, and other interested associate board members; learn more about Chicago Loop Alliance; and ask questions regarding the application process.
Following the application close, the Steering Committee will compile a selection of viable applicants. Finalists will be selected and asked to participate in an interview with the Steering Committee and will be notified of selection.
More questions?
Contact Director of Development, Christian Boyer, at Christian@ChicagoLoopAlliance.com.